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Carrot Cake Cookies

These delicious carrot cake cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with warm spices, perfect for any dessert lover. Topped with a creamy frosting, they're a delightful twist on traditional carrot cake.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
  • 1/2 cup raisins
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Making the Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and softened butter until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and grated carrots to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the walnuts and raisins.
  6. Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Making the Frosting
  1. In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined and fluffy.
  3. Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread a generous layer of frosting on top of each cookie.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

For an extra touch, garnish the frosted cookies with additional chopped walnuts or a sprinkle of cinnamon.

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